Today, I want to write a little bit about one of the most incredible and fast cars in planet earth, yes, as you can read, we are talking about the most amazing product of Ferrari until today, LaFerrari.
LaFerrari (project name F150), is a limited production car to 499 cars world wide, and the name refers in the sense that it is the «definitive» Ferrari.
The car was unveiled at the 2013 Geneva Auto Show, and it has an open top version unveiled at the 2016 Paris Motor Show called LaFerrari Aperta, which is limited to 200 units world wide. La Ferrari Aperta, was built to commemorate the 70th Anniversary of Ferrari. In total, Ferrari produced 699 LaFerraris.
In the development of the car were involved the most talented engineers and technicians of Ferrari, F1 Team included. The result can be seen if we take a look at the car figures.
The chassis of the car was built with different types of composites used in F1 and aeronautical aviation. For instance, it was used four different types of carbon-fibre to built it. Thanks to these materials, the kurb weight of the car is just 1,585 Kg.
The car, compared with other Ferraris is more wide and low, which improves the centre of gravity and consequently the handling.
The engine are composed by actually two engines, one 6.3 litres V12 atmosferic producing an astonishing 800 hp, plus an electric engine producing 161 hp, which in total makes 963 horses of power and more than 900 Nm of torque.
In terms of the design, LaFerrari is an awesome looking car. The design is striking an innovative, yet its sleek profile remains true to Ferrari’s classic mid-rear longitudinal V12 sport cars archetype. The LaFerrari’s body has been given a sculptural treatment heavily influenced by its aerodynamics.
The LaFerrari’s architecture represents the pinnacle of innovation even by Ferrari’s legendary standards. The objective was to increase aerodynamic efficiency, deliver ideal weight distribution, lower the car’s centre of gravity as far as possible, and, most importantly of all, seamlessly integrate the new hybrid system. All of this and more has been achieved without impinging on cabin space, comfort or accessibility.
The price for unit was, 1,5€ million, but today is even more expensive and exclusive than when it was launched. Of course, all units were sold before the production started.
To sum up, let’s gonna see the numbers of the beast:
Hy-kers system
- Total maximum power 963 CV
- Total maximum torque >900 Nm
- V12 maximum power* 800 CV @9000 rpm
- Maximum revs 9250 rpm
- V12 maximum torque 700Nm @6750 rpm
- Electric motor output 120 Kw = 161hp
- CO2 emissions 330 g/km
Performance
- Maximum speed >350 km/h
- 0-100 km/h 2,6 sec
- 0-200 km/h <7sec
- 0-300 km/h 15sec
Dimensions
- Length 4702 mm
- Width 1992 mm
- Height 1116 mm
- Wheelbase 2650 mm
- Weight distribution 41% front, 59% rear
Gearbox
- 7-speed DCT
Suspension
- Front: double wishbones
- Rear: multi-link
Tyres
- Front: 265/30 – 19
- Rear: 345/30 – 20
Brakes
- Rear: 398 x 223 x 36 mm
- Front: 380 x 253 x 34 mm
Electronic controls
- ESC stability control
- High perf ABS/EBD Performance anti blockage system/electronic brake balance
- EF1-Trac F1 electronic traction control integrated with the hybrid system
- E-Diff 3 third generation electronic differential
- SCM-E Frs magnetorheological damping with twin solenoids (Al-Ni tube)
- Aerodynamics active
As you can read in this article, the Ferrari LaFerrari is the quintessential of Ferrari, and one of the most fabulous and astonishing car’s of all time, only comparable with few cars.
In the videos below you can find more information and characteristics about this car.